Residential Support Worker – Children’s Home (Growth)

Vetro Recruitment; Crediton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Residential Support Worker (Male only) in Crediton, Devon. You will provide vital support and guidance to young boys in a residential setting, helping them develop life skills and achieve positive outcomes in a nurturing environment.

The role requires strong communication, patience and a commitment to safeguarding, with duties including planning activities, monitoring wellbeing, and recording daily activities; Enhanced DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• An NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development or equivalent qualification.
• Experience working with children or young people in a residential or similar setting.
• Mandatory compliance with an Enhanced DBS check and a Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong communication skills, patience, and a compassionate approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Planning and supporting children’s weekly activities, ensuring their voices are heard and their safety is prioritised.
• Following individualised Placement Plans and supporting children’s attendance at education.
• Maintaining high standards of safety, confidentiality, and professionalism in all interactions.
• Recording daily activities, managing medication, and completing administrative tasks such as journals and handovers.
• Promoting a clean, safe, and welcoming environment within the home.
• Supporting children’s emotional, social, and educational development through positive communication and behaviour management.
• Accompanying children on outdoor activities and encouraging their independence and life skills.
• Responding appropriately to behavioural challenges, following de-escalation plans and recording incidents accurately.
• Raising concerns with senior management and participating in team meetings and training sessions.
• Planning and supporting children’s weekly activities, ensuring their voices are heard and their safety is prioritised.
• Following individualised Placement Plans to deliver tailored care and support.
• Supporting children’s education attendance and engagement, encouraging their learning and development.
• Maintaining high standards of safety, confidentiality, and professionalism in line with policies and procedures.
• Recording daily activities, incidents, and medication administration accurately.
• Promoting a clean, safe, and welcoming environment within the home.
• Assisting children with life skills, including personal hygiene and household responsibilities.
• Accompanying children on outdoor activities and outings, fostering social and recreational development.
• Responding appropriately to behavioural challenges, following positive behaviour support plans.
• Raising concerns or issues with senior management and participating in team meetings and training.

Skills

Strong communication

Patience

Compassionate care

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development or equivalent

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Residential Support Worker (Male only) in Crediton, Devon. You will provide vital support and guidance to young boys in a residential setting, helping them develop life skills and achieve positive outcomes in a nurturing environment.

The role requires strong communication, patience and a commitment to safeguarding, with duties including planning activities, monitoring wellbeing, and recording daily activities; Enhanced DBS check is required.